The Station fire destroyed much of the forest and an outdoor enthusiast had to wait for over a year for this highway to reopen. Well hooray! It is now open. I recently took a drive up the crest and the devestation of the fire is very apparent. Some portions of the road are still being repaired and down to only one lane. A large portion of the highway had collasped and was repaired. The road surface looks brand new as much of it was repaved.Although the highway remains opened many campgrounds and hiking trails are still closed. At the time of this writing Buckhorn campground remains closed although Bandido group camp was opened. Please check with rangers or signs to determine if you are allowed in certain areas. You also must have an adventure pass to park anywhere within the forest.Now with the highway open this would be a great time to explore.